Mark Eddiva | |
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Born |
Baguio City, Philippines |
February 16, 1986
Nationality | Filipino |
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) |
Division | Featherweight |
Reach | 68.0 in (173 cm) |
Style | Sanshou |
Stance | Orthodox |
Fighting out of | Baguio City, Philippines |
Team | Team Lakay Wushu |
Years active | 2006–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 9 |
Wins | 6 |
By knockout | 3 |
By submission | 2 |
By decision | 1 |
Losses | 3 |
By knockout | 1 |
By submission | 1 |
By decision | 1 |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Medal record | ||
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Representing Philippines | ||
Men’s Wushu | ||
SEA Games | ||
2009 Vientiane | 70 kg | |
2011 Jakarta | 70 kg | |
Asian Games | ||
2010 Guangzhou | 65 kg | |
World Championships | ||
2011 Ankara | 70kg |
Mark Eddiva (born February 16, 1986) is a Filipino mixed martial artist and wushu Champion who competes in the Featherweight division. Eddiva was formerly signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Eddiva made his professional debut in 2006 competing as a featherweight in regional promotions primarily in The Philippines. He compiled a record of 5-0, finishing all of his opponents before signing with the UFC in early 2014.
Eddiva made his promotional debut against Jumabieke Tuerxun on March 1, 2014 at The Ultimate Fighter: China Finale. Eddiva controlled Tuerxun on the feet and on the ground en route to a unanimous decision.
Eddiva later faced Kevin Souza on May 31, 2014, at The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Finale. Souza won the fight via TKO due to punches near the end of the second round. The back and forth action earned by participants Fight of the Night honors.
Eddiva was linked to a fight with Mike De La Torre on November 8, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 55. However, the pairing was cancelled after both fighters suffered injuries leading up to the event.
Eddiva was expected to face Alex White on May 16, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 66. However, on April 26, it was announced that White suffered an undisclosed injury and was forced out of the bout. White was replaced by promotional newcomer Levan Makashvili. Eddiva lost the fight via split decision.
Eddiva faced Dan Hooker on March 20, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 85. He lost the fight via submission in the first round and was subsequently released from the promotion.